National League

NHL/NLA - After his professional try-out, the Montréal Canadians offered Francis Bouillon a two-way contract. The 38-year-old defenseman, however, has no interest in ending up in the AHL - and has offers from four Swiss teams.

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"I started my career with an invitation to the Canadiens' camp and now I will end it with an invitation," Bouillon says to La Presse. When the 38-year-old speaks of ending his career, however, he only talks about his career in the NHL. He is contemplating a move to Switzerland.

"I received good offers from Switzerland", Bouillon confirms. "Three or four teams" from the Swiss league are interested in the services of the long-time NHL defenseman, who played more than 800 games in the best league in the world. One of those team is even willing to wait until October for his final decision.